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Old Wives’ Tales in a New Man’s (and Woman’s) Generation

Arlyn May Bongay — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:06:40 +0000

In the turn of the century, technology has eclipsed the era of superstitious beliefs. As gadgetry and robotics became man's ultimate gift and curse in present time, the age-old warnings are shunned aside. Science has proven some to be true, but do the children of the new generation have anything to fear from old wives' tales?

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Is Meat Unhealthy? – Shedding Light On Meat Uncertainties

Sheryl Eleazar — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:14:00 +0000

"What you put in your mouth is not bad, but the things that come out from it"…is a cliché that can also apply to meat consumption. Before we give up on eating meat due to the claims and news we hear about it, let us first consider what great things meat can offer.

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Microwave Oven Use Is Scientifically Proven To Be Safe Contrary To Scare Stories

Janice Antoniette Förster — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:31:57 +0000

They may be the greatest time saver in the kitchen, but all through the years microwaves have often been in the middle of a "safe or unsafe" controversy. There are people who do not believe that the only difference between this appliance and other forms of conventional cooking is speed – and these unsettling things they say against microwave can easily go from bad to worse. So is your microwave killing you, or is this just propaganda?

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Eggs: High Cholesterol Aggravator or Good Health Promoter?

Sheryl Eleazar — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:25:42 +0000

We have so many misconceptions about health and foods, like cholesterol and eggs. Find out the real score between high cholesterol and eggs through this post. You will be amazed to discover just how much goodness is stored inside the little oblong shell of an egg.

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Five Practical Mythbusting Facts to Save You and the Environment

Christopher Jan Benitez — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:25:09 +0000

With Earth Day coming soon, it's high time we discuss myths that mislead us to our way towards a greener lifestyle.

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Pit Bull: Why Punish the Breed for Man’s Deed?

Jeffrey Lumanog — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:31:05 +0000

In today’s society, pit bulls remain to be the most misunderstood dog breed. This started in the 80s when this breed lost his tag as man’s best companion and used as a weapon of choice by gangs and drug lords. Moreover, it was bred to fight for everybody’s entertainment. I do hope that after reading this article, your perspective towards this breed will change.

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Popping The Bubble On The Mozart Effect

Janice Antoniette Förster — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:20:07 +0000

You believed it for years – or at least the media made you believe it was true. You doubted your genes and turned to Mozart for your child's brain power. You weren't alone. It was everywhere. Some government programs even distributed CDs for pregnant women. But why Mozart? Why not Britney Spears, Michael Jackson or .. perhaps Yanni? What was this based on? Is this real or just a hype? Here is how I bust the myth.

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